Point Arena to Kenny is 89.5 miles and takes about 3 hours 17 minutes via Shoreline Highway, Usal Road, and South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of California, offering a drive primarily on surface roads. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's a manageable one-day adventure. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive without extensive highway stretches, focusing more on coastal scenery and local access.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Point Arena, CA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Shoreline Highway
69 mi
1h 51m
Usal Road
16.1 mi
1h 18m
South Main Street
3.6 mi
6m
School Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Port Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Shoreline Highway
— 69 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Arena, CA and Kenny, CA.
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Start on Port Road
179 ft·13 sec·Port Road
2
Turn left onto CA 1
0.2 mi·17 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto CA 1
0.5 mi·45 sec·School Street
4
Continue on CA 1
24 mi·40 min·Shoreline Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto CA 1
18 mi·29 min·Shoreline Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto CA 1
125 ft·2 sec·Shoreline Highway
7
Continue on CA 1
0.5 mi·47 sec·Shoreline Highway
8
Continue on CA 1
3.6 mi·6 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on CA 1
27 mi·41 min·Shoreline Highway
10
Turn left onto CR 431
16 mi·1 hr 18 min·Usal Road
11
Arrive at destination
CR 431
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day trip covering 89.5 miles, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick break or a longer exploration. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $21 and services might be spaced out on the surface roads. A key tip for this route: be prepared for the 69-mile stretch on Shoreline Highway to be the longest continuous section of driving, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration before setting off.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Point Arena, CA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenny, CA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Point Arena, CA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Point Arena, CA
This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Point Arena, CA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Shoreline Highway for about 69 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CA 1 / Main Street
Turn left onto CA 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|CA 1 / School Street
Turn left onto CA 1 / School Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.6 mi into trip|~41m in|CA 1 / Shoreline Highway
At end of road, turn left onto CA 1 / Shoreline Highway
Navigation decision point
4
42.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|CA 1 / Shoreline Highway
Enter roundabout onto CA 1 / Shoreline Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|CR 431 / Usal Road
Turn left onto CR 431 / Usal Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.72 one way
$37.45 round trip
$5.31/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.52
$19.45
$38.89
premium
$5.67
$19.96
$39.92
diesel
$4.80
$16.90
$33.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.9
0
$9.40
$4.30
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.53
$5.73
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Point Arena, CA
Late night
in Point Arena on Monday
Local time
3:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 12 to 17 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 13 at 1:40PM PDT until July 15 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Destination
Kenny, CA
Late night
in Kenny on Monday
Local time
3:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 13 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 13 at 1:40PM PDT until July 15 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
51°F
Fort Bragg, CA
45 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 69 miles on Shoreline Highway before transitioning to other surface roads. Expect a rural cruising feel for the majority of your drive, as you won't encounter the typical patterns of highway merges or dense exits. The drive is primarily on local roads, so pay attention to posted speed limits and potential changes in road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69 mi on Shoreline Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CA 1 / Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Point Arena, CA to Kenny, CA is easy. At 3h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CA 1 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (CA 1 / Shoreline Highway): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 69 miles on Shoreline Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CA 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CA 1 / School Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles (CA 1 / Shoreline Highway): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Kenny, CA, but most travelers stay overnight.
